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The Bible includes a great number of types of literature. Some forms of literature describe an entire book. In the Bible the most important of these forms are laws and rules, history, poetry and songs, wisdom sayings and proverbs, Gospels, letters, and apocalyptic writings. Other forms of literature describe sections within a book.
Well, the Bible was written in normal language and not only has many figures of speech (like the above) but also expresses God's truth in different types of literature such as poetry, stories, proverbs, parables, prophecy and more. So, in this workshop, we will look at how we can handle these different types of literature so that we can get at ...
A Tapestry of Types. This lesson kicks off a new module, a series of ten lessons that examine the rich tapestry of types in the Bible. By now you would appreciate that the expression, The Bible is an extraordinary book, is far more than a mere cliché. Its unity of purpose and message is unrivalled for a book compiled over a period of sixteen ...
- Solomon
- Moses
- King David
- Esther
- Abraham
- Mary Magdalene
When talking about the Bible characters and their stories, we can’t fail to mention Solomon, the wisest king to rule on Earth. When Solomon became king he sought after God. God appeared to Solomon in a dream and allowed him to request whatever he wished. Solomon humbly asked for wisdom, knowing that anything earthly and temporal would be of no help...
According to the Book of Exodus, Moses was one of the greatest prophets and teachers. He is one of the most courageous characters in the Bible and his stories are filled with examples of what it means to be a true leader. However, when we turn to explore the Bible characters and their personalities we learn that Moses was in fact quite stubborn and...
David is arguably one of the most interesting Bible characters to study. He is a complex mix of both positive and negative traits which makes him easy to relate to. He is both a shepherd, a warrior, and a king who is both brave and has a kind heart. Through the biblical stories, we learn that David is strategic and disciplined, but also emotional a...
When turning to the female characters in the Bible and their characteristics, we find Esther, Persia’s compassionate queen. Esther was a breathtaking Jewish woman and her caregiver Mordecai took advantage of this. He placed her in the king’s palace, hoping the king would notice her. The king fell in love with Esther and chose her to be his queen. Q...
All of the biblical figures and their stories follow a distinct journey that we can translate into a lesson. The story of Abraham speaks of obedience, sacrifice, and love. Overall, when talking about Abraham, the first association that comes to mind is unwavering faith. Abraham embodies great strength and is not afraid to follow God’s path even whe...
All characters in the Bible play different roles, and one of the most prominent roles falls in the hands of Mary Magdalene. She plays an important role in the Christian church and is one of the few female disciples of Jesus. Through her character, we discover pure devotion and faith. Mary is believed to have been present both at the crucifixion and...
Source: Drawing from Marvelous Myths: Marvel Superheroes and Everyday Faith. Theme: Christians are called to live heroically. We have the power of the Holy Spirit that makes us able to have victory over our struggles. We have a unique calling and a special identity. When we put Marvel superheroes in dialogue with the Bible, we can discover how ...
many stories to the right in each column you want to include. By just using selected stories you can left to right and down and across each row and the chronology remains intact. As you move farther to the right in each horizontal row the stories go deeper into the Story of God. With this approach, if a parent wants to skip any of the stories,
The Hebrew Bible: Notes for Lecture X, Shaye J.D. Cohen. 2 of 2. Genesis 1 (‘P”); God creates through speech; through separation/making distinct; and the mysterious verb bara’ “create”; Genesis 2-3 (“J”) is less “philosophical” God is a master craftsman; creating not through speech but through artifice; no bara’.
